Noellie
Tiendrebeogo is the CEO of UBA Burkina Faso. A seasoned banker and great
achiever indeed, Noellie has
risen to become the very first female MD of a bank in the history of Burkina
Faso.
In
this interview with Ibinabo Otonjo, she speaks on
empowering women and her plans for UBA Burkina.
1. How
do you feel about being appointed the first female Bank CEO in the history of
Burkina Faso?
As
the first woman appointed to the position of bank general manager in Burkina
Faso, I feel a lot of pride because as you said, it will be the first time in
history in Burkina that a woman is appointed at the helm of a bank. I feel a
lot of pride but also a lot of determination because as a pioneer I must set an
example for other women, including my younger and older sisters. I have to be a
role model in the industry and show that as a woman you can make it through
hard work. There are no longer barriers for women to succeed.
2. How
can you prove that women can function better in this position of CEO of the
bank?
Women
are competent people. Being a woman is not a handicap. On the contrary, there
are studies which have shown that women in leadership positions perform better
than men as they are more accommodating, and have the capacity to lead teams
and mobilise people around them. I think that through hard work I will succeed.
Of course, through hard work but also as a woman I think I have the skills for
conciliation and the required integrity which are the key elements to
successfully conduct the daily activities of a bank.
3. How
was the news of your appointment as a UBA Burkina’s CEO received in
the country?
Many
congratulatory and encouraging messages, especially from young and older women.
Ironically, quite a number of men reached out and I
was excited about that. This is proof that many people
understand that women can make it through hard work.
It
is a source of encouragement for me but also a reason to work even harder. All
these people who trusted me, I have to prove to them that a woman can make it.
Other women before me in other industries have achieved successful endeavors.
There is no reason that in the finance sector, and in Burkina Faso, that a
woman cannot make it. I'm confident!
4. As
CEO, would you place particular emphasis on the employment of women in this
institution?
Of
course, that goes without saying, I think throughout my career, as a woman,
people have put their trust me as a female collaborator. If I have reached this
far, it's true it's through hard work but also, it's because a lot of people
trusted me and today the UBA Group has trusted me to take the reins of the
subsidiary in Burkina. So needless to say, at the helm of the bank I will do my
best to promote women. However, it will not be promotion for the sake of
promotion but rather promoting women who do well at work and I know that women
are as competent as men.
5. What
are your expectations and future goals for UBA Burkina Faso?
My
priority is to make UBA Burkina a leading bank so that when you say banking in
Burkina the first thing that comes to people’s minds will be UBA. We want to be
a reference in terms of quality service. You know that quality service is key
in the financial sector and ultimately I’d like to position UBA amongst the top
3 in the industry in Burkina.
6. What
do you like to do outside work?
In
my spare time, I am a mother who loves to spend time with her children,
especially when we have family gateways. In addition, I like music a lot.
7. What
kind of music do you like to listen to?
As
surprising as it may sound, I listen to a lot of music in tune with the times,
the music being enjoyed by millennials. I listen to Wizkid, Burna Boy… I love
the beats from Burkina. I listen to Alpha Blondy. In a nutshell, I listen to
all genres of music.
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